natural wonder
Stanage Edge
Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Rotherham
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Rotherham
Rotherham works well as a base: 5 minutes from Whiston, 20km from Stanage Edge.
Rotherham is in England, United Kingdom, with about 120,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Whiston, about 4 km away.
Rotherham is a market town in South Yorkshire, England. It lies at the confluence of the River Rother, from which the town takes its name, and the River Don. It is the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham.
Before the Industrial Revolution, traditional industries included farming, glass makingRead more
and flour milling. In the late 18th and 19th centuries, Rotherham became known for its coal mining and, later, steel industries. The town's historic county is Yorkshire, and Rotherham was once part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. In 1974, this administrative county was abolished during a reorganisation of local government. Subsequently, Rotherham became part of South Yorkshire, where it forms one of four metropolitan boroughs.
Rotherham had a population of 129,897 in the 2021 census. The borough had an estimate population of 276,595 in 2024, the 64th most populous district in England.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Rotherham?
Within an hour or so of Rotherham: Stanage Edge (20 km), Stanage Edge (Pride and Prejudice cliff) (20 km), Higger Tor (20 km), Padley Gorge (22 km).
Are there any good drives near Rotherham?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Woodhead Pass and Snake Pass.
Where is Rotherham?
Rotherham is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Whiston.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 117,618
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.4301, -1.3568
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Rotherham
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
film location
Stanage Edge (Pride and Prejudice cliff)
The gritstone edge in the Peak District where Elizabeth Bennet stands on the rocks in the 2005 film.
20 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Higger Tor
A flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
20 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Padley Gorge
A steep wooded ravine of ancient sessile oaks and tumbling water below Longshaw, a favourite for paddling and photography.
22 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Ladybower Inn
A traditional inn at the junction of Snake Pass and the A57 in the Peak District, a beloved meeting point for bikers and drivers tackling England's famous Snake Pass.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Ladybower Reservoir
A Derwent Valley reservoir with two circular bellmouth spillways, used for Dambusters training and a favourite cycling loop.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Bamford Edge
A short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Froggatt Edge
A wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Rotherham
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 20 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
- 23 kmBamford EdgeA short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
- 24 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 25 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 30 kmThe Great RidgeThe paved ridge walk from Mam Tor over Hollins Cross and Back Tor to Lose Hill, dividing the Hope and Edale valleys.
- 31 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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